Dei (diversity, equity, and inclusion) - Articles - Page 9

Helping Hispanic Employees Help Themselves

A language barrier adds to the anxieties a worker feels because it limits their ability to communicate or express their feelings.

Isaac Botbol

February 21, 2018

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First generation Hispanics in the American workplace have a variety of complex issues that are worth noting by their English-speaking managers and supervisors.

Are You Realistic When Dealing with an Immigrant Workforce?

Regardless of who you hire, know their potential. Education levels and abilities aren’t all the same.

Monroe Porter

August 4, 2017

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The roofing industry has always recruited hard workers and taught them a craft.

The 6 Stages of Cultural Mastery

Ricardo González’s New Book Shares a Roadmap for Leaders in Today’s Culturally-Complex World

Ricardo González

June 12, 2017

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Ricardo Gonzalez bridges the gap between Latinos and non-Latinos and promote productive and successful relationships in the roofing industry and beyond.

The EEOC's Increased Focus on Leave Policies

Now's the time for employers to renew and revise any leave or no-fault absence policies.

Richard Alaniz

June 12, 2017

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The EEOC has focused intensely on employers' leave policies - alleging that many companies' leave policies violate the ADA, and filing numerous lawsuits over the past several years.

Allied Building Products Corp. Launches Latino Facebook Page

July 22, 2016

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Allied Building Products Corp. launched its Latino Facebook page.

Equal Pay Becomes More Complicated for Employers with New California Law

California now has one of the strictest laws in the country, and other states are considering them

Richard Alaniz

June 3, 2016

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When California’s Fair Pay Act took effect on Jan. 1, it represented one of the toughest equal pay laws in the nation.

Creating Culturally Excellent Companies that Spur Business Growth

Six Behaviors For Success

Ricardo González

February 8, 2016

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Unhealthy cultures sap the life and energy from our companies. Negative cultures drain our creativity and, ultimately, our profitability.

The Roofing Industry Evolved in 2015

Rick Damato

December 10, 2015

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Looking back on 2015, I get a sense that this has been a year of growth for the roofing industry. Yes, 2015 was a good year overall for the roofing industry, but what I’m feeling is the industry has matured. Not just growing bigger, but growing wiser and better with age.